Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, is a leading African corporate and investment bank and part of one of the largest financial services groups in Africa. We offer our clients innovative, value-added advisory, funding, trading, corporate banking and principal investing solutions. We structure the most appropriate financing solutions to meet the needs of our clients, whether for project finance, on-balance sheet lending or a combination thereof. Our ability to think differently and our collaborative spirit is what sets us apart and enables us to deliver on our brand promise: Traditional values. Innovative ideas. We are a proud African corporate and investment bank with an extensive deal footprint across more than 35 African countries. RMB has funded several infrastructure and resource finance projects, mergers and acquisitions, and infrastructure developments in many African countries over the past decade.
- To provide independent and high-impact macroeconomic, sectoral, and market research to inform investment decisions, enhance origination efforts, support clients’ decision-making and strengthen RMBN’s thought leadership position in the Nigerian market.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting in-depth macroeconomic, financial market, and sectoral research to support RMBN’s credit, investment banking, markets, and treasury businesses.
- Developing and maintaining economic models, forecasts, and databases tracking key indicators (GDP, inflation, exchange rates, interest rates, fiscal metrics, commodity prices, etc.).
- Preparing timely research publications — including economic updates, market reports, thematic reports, and investment briefs — with clear, actionable insights where applicable.
- Undertaking analysis, sector mapping, and policy impact assessments relevant to clients and strategic sectors (e.g., infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, agriculture, manufacturing, and financial services).
- Supporting senior management and coverage teams with analytical input for client pitches and investor briefings.
- Monitoring global and regional trends, identifying risks and opportunities for RMBN and its clients.
- Liaising with regulators, MDAs, and data agencies to ensure data accuracy and regulatory insight.
- Ensuring rigorous data integrity and consistency across research outputs.
- Implementing best practices in analytical methodology, visualization, and presentation.
- Supporting the development of RMBN’s thought leadership through participation in external forums, media engagements, and industry events.
- Demonstrating a commitment to continuous personal improvement and encouraging the same in others.
- Building and sustaining collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies across the bank.
Experience & Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline.
- A Master’s degree, CFA/FRM certification, or progress toward same is advantageous.
- At least 5 years of work experience in macroeconomic or sector research, investment banking, asset management, or policy research environment.
- Demonstrable experience producing professional-grade research reports, models, and market commentaries.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical tools.
- Strong understanding of Nigeria’s macroeconomic and financial market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and sectoral drivers.
- Understanding of macroeconomic and market dynamics in key West African markets, a plus.
- Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
General Competencies:
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities.
- Skilled in economic modeling, data interpretation, and scenario analysis.
- Exceptional business writing and data visualization skills; able to distill complex insights into clear narratives.
- Confident presenter — comfortable engaging technical, external or senior audiences.
- Deep awareness of market trends, and investment implications as well as ability to translate research into actionable commercial insights.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure.
- Collaborative mindset and strong ethical grounding.
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